Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Must be formulated to be non-irritating; no standalone toxicological monograph — relies on CIR group assessment of alkonium clays
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite safe in cosmetics?
Must be formulated to be non-irritating; no standalone toxicological monograph — relies on CIR group assessment of alkonium clays The EU classifies Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite allowed in the EU?
Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite do in cosmetics?
Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite functions as: Emulsion stabilizer, viscosity controlling, surfactant-emulsifying. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: Not individually assigned (organo-modified clay complex); PubChem CID 155884688.
What is the Margin of Safety for Quaternium-90 Montmorillonite?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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